Greene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 12

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Jan. 11 against Travis Austin Smith of Jefferson. Smith was charged in district court the domestic abuse assault impeding blood/air flow in June. The charge was amended to domestic abuse assault- simple and a judgment was entered by magistrate David Morain. Smith was placed on informal probation for one year and he must complete a batterers education program at his own expense. He was fined $315 with a $110.25 surcharge. He must also pay $600 for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $158.50 court costs.

A judgment for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge was entered against Brianna Taylor Wirtz of West Des Moines after she pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless driving. The charge was amended from charge in district court of operating while intoxicated- first offense. Court costs were $100.

Jennifer M. Ashby of Jefferson was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge after she pleaded guilty to a charge of public intoxication. Charges of interference with official acts and disorderly conduct were dismissed. Court costs were $60.

Robert Alan Mukka of Ohama, NE, was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on a charge of trespass. Court costs were $60.

Information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that William Tyler Carlson of Des Moines has been charged with trespass. A warrant for his arrest was issued Aug. 9 and returned Jan. 9.

Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending Jan. 12 as follows: Diana Marie Thomas of Scranton, failure to yield to vehicle on right, $100; Lucas James Finnell of Riverton, failure to display registration plate; Collean Rae Smith of Jefferson, operation without registration card or plate, $50; *Timothy James Hoyle of Churdan, failure to maintain control, $100; Miguel Macias of Scranton, no valid driver’s license, $200, failure to provide proof of financial liability, $250, and improper rear lamps, $20; *Joshua Glen Lang of Ida Grove, registration violation, $20; and Wayne W. Kafer of Grand Junction, operating non-registered vehicle, $50.

Also, speed, $40 (6-10 over): Justin Michael Henrichs of Sauk Centre, MN, *Tyler Jahn Simons of Carroll, *Jessica Renae Halbur of Coon Rapids, and Kenlee Jay Schomaker of Early.

Speed, $20 (1-5 over): Kenneth A. Johnston of Rolling Meadows, IL, Jackie Rae Mount HIles of Ogden, and Maria Aracely Arias of Casey.

Failure to obey stop/yield sign, $100: Alexis Ivy Reinhart and Carol Annette Christensen, both of Jefferson.

Hunting/fishing violations: David Gliem of Grand Junction hunting or trespassing on game management area, $25; and Daniel J. Weitl of Carroll, hunters orange apparel violation $50.

Judgments were entered against individuals for nonpayment of scheduled fines as follows (original fine listed): Kenneth Robert Lohr of Storm Lake, speed, $20; Kelli Ann Burns of Carroll, speed, $40; Scott Alan Vanscoy of Grimes, dark window/windshield, $50; *Brandy Kirk of Scranton, employee providing tobacco or vapor product to person minor, $100, paid fine, judgment entered for surcharge and court costs; and Megan Rose Brooks of Churdan, failure to yield to vehicle on right, $100.

The judgment includes a penalty of one-half the original fine and surcharge.

Court costs were $60 on each citation unless otherwise noted.

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